Does anybody know of any regionally accreditated online colleges have open book exams, non proctored exams, or courses where most of the work is not in exam format. I get bad test anxiety and do much better when I can do assignments rather than tests. Thanks!

(11-25-2018, 11:26 PM)Marylunde Wrote: Does anybody know of any regionally accreditated online colleges have open book exams, non proctored exams, or courses where most of the work is not in exam format. I get bad test anxiety and do much better when I can do assignments rather than tests. Thanks!

I would recommend any of the straighter-line courses https://www.straighterline.com/how-it-wo...g-details/ that list will tell you whether they are open book or not. Most of their courses are ACE certified which means they will transfer to a regionally accredited college or university but it's always best to check with the university or college.

(11-25-2018, 11:26 PM)Marylunde Wrote: Does anybody know of any regionally accreditated online colleges have open book exams, non proctored exams, or courses where most of the work is not in exam format. I get bad test anxiety and do much better when I can do assignments rather than tests. Thanks!

as a "college" no, but for sure there are courses within any college that would fit your criteria- the problem with the ask, is that the instructor has a lot of freedom to deliver and evaluate content how they like. So, if you hear that ABC Class with Mr. Smith has only 1 test and it's open book, when Mr. Jones teaches it, he flips it to a dozen closed book quizzes. So, finding a RA college where ALL the courses are tightly scripted will be tough.

Have you picked a college for your degree?? If not, choose one that allows ACE credit - that will solve all of your problems. (See Life-one's post)

Most (all?) colleges will have a disabled services center where people who have various disabilities, including acute anxiety, can get accommodations to help with their classes. A common one is taking exams in a quiet environment and with extra time. You would likely have to get an anxiety diagnosis. On the flip side, a professional might be able to help you manage your anxiety better.

My son took 2 classes through CSU Pueblo Independent Study that had all papers and no tests at all. The classes are reasonably priced and it was a good experience for him, overall. The ENG 130 class had 13 papers, though. However, 10 of them were 2 page essays. By the end of that class, he was very weary of writing. The PSY 205 class had 4 papers, which is much more doable. He was able to get A's in both classes, if that is helpful. They tell you which classes have exams.(The ones where a proctor is required) and you can look at the syllabus before you enroll. The cost is $555 per 3 hour course.

19 year old son: On his way to earning associates degree. College credits (27) earned and enrolled in (3) ACE (16). Gathering credits and planning on applying for the Pierpont BOG AAS this summer.
Myself: BS Business/French-1991, Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling-1995, currently working on gathering 20 graduate credits in English. ENGL S-300 at HES--A-(4), ENGL- E-182a(4) A and ENGL- E-182h(4) A-. Currently enrolled in ENGL 182m(4) and ENGL 305(4).

(11-27-2018, 10:11 AM)hsfamfun Wrote: My son took 2 classes through CSU Pueblo Independent Study that had all papers and no tests at all. The classes are reasonably priced and it was a good experience for him, overall. The ENG 130 class had 13 papers, though. However, 10 of them were 2 page essays. By the end of that class, he was very weary of writing. The PSY 205 class had 4 papers, which is much more doable. He was able to get A's in both classes, if that is helpful. They tell you which classes have exams.(The ones where a proctor is required) and you can look at the syllabus before you enroll. The cost is $555 per 3 hour course.